vouch

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How does the verb vouch contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of vouch are attest, certify, and witness. While all these words mean "to testify to the truth or genuineness of something," vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.

willing to vouch for her integrity

When can attest be used instead of vouch?

While in some cases nearly identical to vouch, attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.

attested to the authenticity of the document

When is it sensible to use certify instead of vouch?

The words certify and vouch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.

certified that the candidate had met all requirements

When would witness be a good substitute for vouch?

The words witness and vouch can be used in similar contexts, but witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.

witnessed the signing of the will

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vouch During that time, McMahon vouched to expand Pell Grant access for short-term workforce training programs. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024 Chandhok, the prosecution’s star witness — who, like Caple, received immunity for his testimony — vouched earlier this week that Becker had leaked him the report. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Porter continues to stand out Michael Porter Jr. showed up to training camp in excellent physical shape, teammates and coaches have vouched. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024 For more best-sellers from Amazon, vouched by many avid gardeners themselves, keep reading below. Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vouch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouch
Verb
  • Districts are already required to certify their compliance with existing federal law, something Gallagher noted in her ruling.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Since 2018, the property has been the Caribbean's first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The University shall make organizational changes to ensure full transparency and cooperation with all federal regulators.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Age is also a factor, with the last two conclaves opting for older popes to ensure shorter pontificates.
    Alicia Johnson, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Multiple users on Reddit attested to this, having experienced it firsthand during the ultra-brief pause on de minimis shipments from China implemented by the Trump administration in February.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
  • But as any seasoned CFO will attest, mastering the numbers is only part of the equation.
    Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • No rival can have higher merit payments than the team finishing in first, while Liverpool are also assured of the highest facility fees payout after being televised 29 times in the UK this season, the same as Arsenal.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Dumas assured the audience that Hermès’ solid performance is not in danger, despite the economic uncertainties that have hit the luxury sector hard, and the looming U.S. tariffs.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Properties with outdated systems or non-standard construction materials, such as old wiring or lead pipes, can be significantly more expensive to insure, if coverage is available at all.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • No change According to the CFA, the most expensive states to insure your home are Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Nebraska.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Clinging to their illusions, the Whites remained loyal to Hitler’s Germany even after witnessing the atrocities the Nazis committed.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In a year that has already witnessed Kendrick Lamar scoop up five more Grammys (total so far: 22) and captivate – or agitate – a record-setting 133 million viewers during his Super Bowl halftime performance, the Grand National Tour with co-headliner SZA continues his leap to superstardom.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Early wins don’t necessarily guarantee long-term success, so continuous improvement is key.
    Hope Horner, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Cousins' salary for the upcoming season is fully guaranteed.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The reason the Justice Department and the FBI have procedures is to guaranty fairness, and not just fairness but also the appearance of fairness, so that people can have confidence in institution.
    Fox News, Fox News, 17 June 2018
  • Rodriguez said ViaGen cautions prospective clients that while the company can guaranty a clone that’s genetically identical to the parent, personalities are a complicated mix of nature and nurture.
    Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018

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“Vouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouch. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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